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Painting Cultured Marble Bathroom Counter and Sink

Can a faux (fake) marble type bathroom counter and sink (one piece) be painted? And if not, what kind of product can I use for a new look/cover?

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Advice for Painting Kitchen Cabinets and Walls

20 yrs ago we bought an old house in the country and remodeled most of it by ourselves. My husband built knotty pine cabinets in the kitchen to give the room that rustic look. I am so tired of them as all of the ceilings in the house are also pine and the kitchen is so drab.

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Painting Terra Cotta Tiles in the Bathroom

I have large terracotta tiles in my bathroom and can't really afford to change them all since it's wall and floor. What colour paint can I use to make it brighter or trendier?

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Kitchen Paint Color Advice: Adding Brown to Tan Walls

I have a good sized kitchen. The walls are tan and I bought a small amount of brown paint, that I want to put on the walls somehow. Any ideas how I can add just a small amount of brown to my tan walls?

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Advice for Painting Stripes on Walls

I am painting the living room and dining room area using 2 colors. I want to put stripes on the walls, but with an odd number of walls (5) how do I even it out to look good?

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Painting Tile Print Wallpaper to Look Like Worn Tin Tiles

I asked last month if someone could tell me the best way to paint a wallpaper that looks like 4x4 tin tiles. The name of the paper is analyptical, I believe. Please if someone has some advice I would greatly appreciate it.

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Texture Painting on Veneer

How do I do texture painting on veneer?

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What is the Best Paint for Countertops?

I need to paint my kitchen counters. What should I use?

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Problems Using the Gianni Paint Kit for Countertops

I just finished my cupboards and sad to say they look bad. I used the Gianni kit for countertops in chocolate brown. On the last

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How Do I Paint Formica Cabinets?

How do I paint Formica kitchen cabinets?

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Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit Reviews

Has anyone tried or heard of Giani granite counter top paint? If so please tell me what you know and you opinion. Is Giani Granite counter top paint worth it? I want to remodel my kitchen, but I can't see spending the costly amount for real granite.

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Painting Countertops with Rustoleum Paint

I am looking for tips for painting my countertops with Rustoleum paint?

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Problems Sealing Painted Counter Tops

I painted my countertops and am having a horrible time with the polyacrylic. It is a high gloss and the waves are terrible. I have put 5 coats on and sand between each coat. Any suggestions?

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Painting a Faux Finish on Tile Backsplash

I have a neutral color ceramic backsplash in my kitchen. I primed it and used a textured paint. I would like to enhance the look. Can I sponge another color over the base color it is now, or do I have to start over? I am looking to do something very thrifty. Thank you.

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Glazing Kitchen Cabinets

In layman's terms, what are the steps to glazing kitchen cabinets? Mine "so" need an uplift, and I can't afford to have it done professionally. I would love some tips and pictures if you have some to share. Thanks!

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Paint Color Advice for Painting Countertops

I want to do something to my kitchen, it's small. I have light wood cabinets and medium wood floor. My countertops are light tan and I want to paint them, but I don't know what color to use.

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Repairing Painted Laminate Countertops

I tried painting my laminate countertops and it turned out looking lawful. They are so ugly. Someone please help me to choose colors that go well together and tell me a good way to apply.

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Removing a Fold Line from a Plastic Stencil

I have a stencil that was stored folded over. It is clear plastic or perhaps celluloid. Is there any way to remove the fold so the stencil lays flat on the wall? I now have it laying between pages in a heavy book, but it is not working.

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